1 This will help relieve your symptoms and reduce any swelling in the area of the pain. 2  Apply heat or ice to the painful area. One good method is to use ice for the first 48 to 72 hours, and then use heat.  Take over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
There are two types of nicotine patches: 1  16-hour patches are for light-to-average smokers. 2  24-hour patches provide a more constant dose of nicotine to help you resist cigarette smoking throughout the day and night, but the chance of side effects is higher.he nicotine patch is available at a wide variety of stores and has an average cost per day of $4. There are two types of nicotine patches: 1  16-hour patches are for light-to-average smokers. 2  They are less likely to cause side effects, but donât help with morning cigarette cravings.
1 If you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day, do not use Step 1 (21 mg). 2  Start with Step 2 (14 mg) for 6 weeks, then Step 3 (7 mg) for 2 weeks and then stop. 3  Steps 2 and 3 allow you to gradually reduce your level of nicotine. 4  Completing the full program will increase your chances of quitting successfully.epending on how many cigarettes you smoke each day, youâll start at either Step 1 or Step 2. 1  If you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use. 2  Before using this product, read the Userâs Guide for complete directions and other information. 3  Start using the patch on the day you plan to stop smoking.